Unitek Learning·Tempe, Arizona
The Instructional Designer creates and maintains instructional materials for online and hybrid healthcare courses while ensuring alignment with learning outcomes. They collaborate with subject matter experts to build engaging eLearning modules and support continuous improvement through feedback and technology evaluation.
Company Description Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.
The Instructional Designer creates, develops, and maintains instructional materials to support online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery of healthcare courses in higher education. This role ensures course quality, alignment with learning outcomes, and effective use of instructional technologies. The position also supports faculty and academic teams by applying instructional design best practices and facilitating continuous improvement in course delivery. Design and develop courses within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure high-quality student learning experience. Create engaging instructional content including course overviews, syllabi, learning outcomes, multimedia activities, and assessments. Build and publish eLearning modules that integrate interactive elements and align with course outcomes. Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical or specialized knowledge into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Guide SMEs in applying instructional best practices, align content with program outcomes, and ensure materials are accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound. Apply evidence-based instructional strategies grounded in adult learning theory and best practices for higher education. Ensure curriculum alignment by participating in committee meetings and integrating approved updates into course design. Review and revise instructional materials to maintain accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Document and maintain course resources while contributing to shared training and knowledgebase materials. Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies and recommend appropriate tools for adoption. Stay current with instructional design trends and apply knowledge of accessibility, copyright, and compliance requirements. Support continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and suggesting course enhancements. Perform other duties as assigned. *Please note that this position is hybrid at our Tempe Corporate Office
Master’s degree in instructional design, instructional technology, or related field. Minimum of 2 years’ experience designing and delivering higher education courses. Proficiency with instructional technology and multimedia authoring tools. Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models. Experience with course development software and LMS (Canvas experience preferred). Excellent writing and editing skills for instructional content. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and adapt to new technologies. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for online learning (e.g., FERPA, copyright, ADA). Experience applying learning theory to develop online courses (4+ years preferred). Higher education administration experience a plus.
For Full Time Employees, We Offer: Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday 401K with a Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary Leadership development and training for career advancement Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Type of Position: Hybrid
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in instructional design or a related field and possess at least 2 years of experience in higher education course design. Proficiency in LMS platforms, multimedia authoring tools, and knowledge of adult learning theories are required.
Market context
Arizona instructional designer openings in higher education commonly emphasize graduate-level preparation, course design experience, LMS proficiency, multimedia authoring, and adult learning knowledge. Candidates can strengthen applications by showing measurable course-development contributions and naming the LMS and authoring tools they use; this combination is competitive because institutions need designers who can support effective online learning. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time; listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, holidays, and a 401(k) match.